Stories of Liavek lore from two stalwarts of science fictionтАФthe author of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles and the author of the Secret Country Trilogy.
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The setting for a series of stories by popular science fiction authors, Liavek is a hot, busy trade city, situated on the southern shore of the Sea of Luck at the mouth of the Cat River. In Liavek, magic is based on oneтАЩs тАЬbirth luckтАЭ and the length of time oneтАЩs mother was in labor, but it can only be used to power spells after itтАЩs invested in some object outside oneselfтАФa difficult and deadly task.┬а.┬а.┬а.
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From that mad and wonderful seed, Patricia C.┬аWrede and Pamela Dean create an enthralling set of stories, where a god is trapped in the body of a chipmunk, where a play has the potential to incite a riot and change a nation, and where a family is coming apart at the seamsтАФand going to enormous lengths to stitch itself back together.
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All of the stories are tied together by the unforgettable character of Granny, KaтАЩRiathaтАФthe one the Book of Curses calls the Guardian of the SтАЩRian Gods. Granny moves through each story, casting spells and bringing her tart brand of wisdom to a world come undone. This collection is perfect for fans of both titans of the genre, and will bring equal parts thrilled gasps and charmed smiles to readers everywhere.
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тАЬThis deeply enjoyable journey to Liavek will be of interest to longtime fans and newcomers alike.тАЭ тАФPublishers Weekly (starred review)
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Sciencefiction en fantasy